Rapid Influenza A and B PCR

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

FLUMC

Epic Ordering

Rapid Influenza A/B PCR

Description

This assay tests for the presence of influenza types A and B.

Synonyms

influenza A-Rapid, influenza B-Rapid, influenza PCR-Rapid

Components

Code	Name
FABPSD	Rapid Influenza PCR Specimen
FLUAPR	Rapid Influenza A PCR Result
FLUBPR	Rapid Influenza B PCR Result

Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal swab in UTM (Universal Transport Medium), nasal wash
Collection: UW-ML/UWMC-NW: Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium) only.
HMC: Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium), nasal wash
See order code FLURSV for information on testing of other specimen types.
Handling Instructions: Send to the laboratory as soon as possible. Note: If nasal wash sample will not arrive in lab within 2 hours, send on ice or cold packs, do NOT freeze.
Quantity: requested: NP swab in 3.0 mL UTM or 1.5 mL nasal wash
minimum: NP swab in 3.0 mL UTM or 1.0 mL nasal wash

Processing: Store specimen at 2 - 8 °C.

HMC SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on receipt.

UWMC-ML SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on receipt.

UWMC-NW SPS: Deliver to UA Bench as STAT on receipt.

Stability: Specimen in UTM is stable for up to 24 hours when stored at room temperature or for up to 7 days when stored at 2 - 8°C. Nasal wash specimens not received in the lab within 2 hours after collection should be transported at 2 - 8°C. Transfer 0.6 mL of nasal wash to a UTM tube within 6 hours of collection.

LIS Dept Code

Serology (SR)

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Microbiology 206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-NW	Main Lab 206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest 1550 N 115th Street, A200 Seattle, WA 98133
UW-MT	Microbiology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes